Monday, March 29, 2010

New DADT Temporary Band Aid Policy

The latest insult to our LGBT community is Defense Secretary RobertGates announcement on “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell”. Instead of a civilizedmoratorium on releasing any military personnel because of theirsexual orientation until DADT is repealed, the US Defense Departmenthas released news that the military's obscene DADT policy is going tobe relaxed. From now on, the military will no longer use anonymoustips as reason enough to investigate an individual's sexual orientation.Testimony's will now have to be given under oath. High-rankingofficers will also now have to review all cases related to the policy.The new rules are to be a temporary measure until the Pentagoncompletes its full review of controversial policy. It’s believed thatGates will continue to push for a complete repeal. Don’t you thinkthe moratorium concept makes more sense? Updates to come….:)Exclusive audio interview with Robin McGeheewho was arrested w/ gay activists Lt Dan Choi &Captain Jim Pietrangelo in front of the White Housein protest of the military’s “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell”policy@OUTTAKE VOICES™